Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Thugs of Hindostan’s much-awaited trailer released today and at the trailer launch the superstars spoke about the issues and hurdles they faced while shooting for the film. Thugs of Hindostan is YRF’s one of the most expensive and elaborate films ever made and Amitabh who has been known to experiment with his roles of late is seen doing some hardcore stunts and action sequences in the film.
At the trailer launch, Amitabh spoke about his stunts and said, “It’s not my age to do stunts but Victor wanted me to do so I did. My body still aches. I wore armour in the film for my role but thankfully it was made of leather and not steel. I held two swords and we shot in the heavy rains due to which my leather armour became even heavier. I also donned a wig of long hair. It was difficult to shoot.”
Amitabh who had worked in the 80’s in the film Ajooba was asked how far the technology and the innovative VFX techniques used now have changed the process of filmmaking. To this Big B said, “It hasn’t become easier today. With all the techniques coming in current films looks visually appealing but it demands a whole lot of hard work to execute stunts on the sets.”
On the other hand, Aamir who had worked in period films like Lagaan and Mangal Pandey is back again with TOH but in a comical avatar. Talking about the film he said, “For me story matters and not the star cast. I haven’t seen any such film on Indian screen. There is no film which is oonthis scale and mounted this way.” However, he did accept that working with AAmitabhwas a dream come true for him and said, “It has been my dream since a long time. I feel happy to be with him in the film. Our film celebrates Thugs of India.”
Thugs of Hindostan also stars Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh in the lead roles and is slated for a November 8 release.
